Ken Burns (footballer)

Kinear Burns (1923 – 2006), more commonly known as Ken Burns, was a Manx footballer, who played as a winger in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers and Southport F.C.

Career
After gaining notoriety in the Isle of Man Football League. Tranmere Rovers manager, Ernie Blackburn, traveled to the Isle of Man to offer Burns a professional contract. Burns was released after one season.

Southport F.C. offered Burns a 2 month trial but the club declined to offer Burns a contract for the rest of the season. Upon being released by Southport, Burns would return to the Isle of Man to continue his football career where he would play until his retirement at 60.

Personal life
Burns worked on boats in the Isle of Man during the off seasons.

Burns worked as an electrical contractor in Ramsey up until his death.